Greetings Everyone!

We are on our way "C" track left.

Two shows done—rated and

schooling. I hope everyone who

competed met their goals and even

more importantly learned to im-

prove for the next show. The weath-

er was great for the first rated show

and all went well; thank you Donald

for the opportunity to compete at

that level so close to home. The

schooling show also went well; 32

rides and everyone seemed pleased.

Thank you volunteers: DJ manager,

scorer; Rena manager and scorer;

Sean scorer; Jane runner; Roger

warm up gate and Kate front gate.

You made the show a success.

April will be busy as well. The

NMDA Schooling show at Vista

Sandia is April 10; Denai Meyer and

Maria Davis are the managers so get

your entry in or come volunteer.

The NMDA Board meeting will be

held on April 12th, at the 66 Din-

er—all are welcome or contact a

board member to add items to the

agenda. The Carol Lavelle Clinic is

on April 16-17 and promises to be

an event! See Flying Changes for ap-

plication and contacts. Also note

saddle fitting clinic with Ann For-

rest, 23-24 April, contact Katy

Lindberg. All of these are listed on

the website and in Flying Changes.

Remember the new USEF helmet

guidelines they will be enforced at

all shows. We want everyone to

ride and enjoy your horses for

many years. We all know things

can happen in a blink of an eye,

why take a chance. BE SAFE

AND HAVE FUN!

John

President’s Message

The New Mexico Dressage Association is a United States Dressage

Federation Group Member Organization (GMO) and all members

are automatically USDF Group Members (GMs). For USDF Partic-

ipation Membership, members must apply directly to USDF.

Apri l 2011 Flying Changes BUSINESS NAMENEW MEXICO DRESSAGE

President’s Message 1

Calendar 2

USDF News 3

Region 5 News 3

The Vet’s Office 4

Around the Barn 4

An Inside Story 5

Show News 8

The Web Wire 8

Mise à jour 9

Clinic Corner 10

Classifieds 11

Back Page 13

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

APRIL 2011 PAGE 2

Calendar

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

NMDA Schooling show,

Vista Sandia

11 12

NMDA BOD MTG

13 14 15 16

Carol Lavelle Clinic,

Cherry Tree Farm

17

Carol Lavelle Clinic,

Cherry Tree Farm

18 19 20 21 22 23

Saddle Fitting Clinic,

Rancho Manana

24

Saddle Fitting Clinic,

Rancho Manana

25 26 27 28 29 30

April 2011

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

AHANM USEF show

at Expo, ABQ

8 9 10

NMDA BOD MTG

11 12

Zia Classic AHANM

Expo, ABQ

13

Zia Classic AHANM

Expo, ABQ

14

Zia Classic AHANM

Expo, ABQ

15

Zia Classic AHANM

Expo, ABQ

16 17 18 19 20 21

22

NMDA schooling

show at Luna Rosa

23 24 25 26 27 28USEF/USDF Horses

Unlimited Dressage

Challenge 1 & 2, Expo

29USEF/USDF Horses

Unlimited Dressage

Challenge 1 & 2, Expo

30 31

May 2011

Flying Changes PAGE 3

would like to be a PM delegate, please contact Kay Lo-

renzen at kaylorenzen@cox.net.

http://www.usdf.org/about/about-

usdf/governance/nominating/accepted.asp

As of April 1st, our potential candidates for the 2011 FEI

North American Junior and Young Rider Championships

will be finalized. As I write this in early March, we have

13 folks who have declared, so hopefully Region 5 will

field two full teams. If you would like to contribute or

help with their fundraising efforts, please contact Kath-

leen Donnelly, our Region 5 Jr/YR FEI coordinator at

kathleendonnelly20@hotmail.com or 970-310-8729.

We are looking for nominations for our 2011 Region 5

Lifetime Achievement Award. (continued on page 6)

AWARDS $5,800 TO DRESSAGE RIDERS - TWO

FROM REGION 5!!

(Lincoln, Nebraska) - March 14, 2011 - The Dressage

Foundation announced today that the Renee Isler Dres-

sage Support Fund has recently provided grants to three

individuals to further their dressage training and educa-

tion. Liz Austin (VT), Jasmin Becker (CO), and Cathe-

rine Chamberlain (AZ) were chosen by a Selection Com-

mittee to receive financial support from Renee's Fund.

Application guidelines are available at

www.dressagefoundation.org. Upon receipt, the Selec-

tion Committee will review each application and make a

funding determination. Applications are due at least 30

days in advance of the event, clinic, etc. For more infor-

mation about The Dressage Foundation, please contact

Jenny Johnson at (402) 434-8585 or visit www.dressagefoundation.org.

The Olympic Dream Program for Advanced Young

Riders --funded and administered by The Dressage

Foundation

The Dressage Foundation Young Rider Olympic Dream

Program is ready to go for the tenth year! The concept of

the program evolved as a result of former Olympian Mi-

chael Poulin’s wish to offer an opportunity for gifted

Young Riders to enhance their understanding of dressage

theory through a European tour. The program is both

funded and administered by The Dressage Foundation of

which Poulin is a National Board Member.

The 2011 trip is planned so as to maximize the possibil-

ity that riders who wish to participate in the North Amer-

ican Junior Young Rider Championship (NAJYRC) can

apply. (continued on pg 6)

Spring is finally here! Show season is coming to full

swing around the country and there are plenty of clinics

and educational events to choose from in most areas.

Please be sure to let me know if your barn, GMO, club,

chapter or other groups are hosting events and we’ll get

them in our monthly USDF newsletter and on the Re-

gion 5 website.

The deadline for Participating Member Delegate nomi-

nations is April 15. Our region will have 5 PM delegates.

You can check the status of our delegate nominees by

going to the link below. Please check your status to

make sure your acceptance is there if you would like to

be a PM delegate candidate. If you are not listed and you

INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTS:

Dolly Hannon will do another "Intro to the 2011 Dres-

sage Tests" and Power Point Presentation on Sunday,

April 17th, 2011. The morning lecture will be at Lazy J

Bar S at 3756 W. County Road 16 , Loveland, CO.

Kathy Coulson will host the afternoon portion at her

home and arena at 2165 E. Highway 402, Loveland,

CO, 80537. Lunch will be available for purchase at

Kathy's. Northern Colorado Dressage Association of

the Rocky Mountain Dressage Society is very excited to

help with this winning clinic. If you have any questions,

please call John or Julie Haugen at 970-217-7820 or

Susie Reed at 970-416-7831.

DRESSAGE FOR THE CURE AT THE PEAK -

NOW AT THE COLORADO HORSE PARK!!

Colorado Springs Dressage Association is again spon-

soring our annual horse show to support breast cancer

victims in Colorado. We are in need of sponsors and

donors to make this event a success so that we can make

a difference in the lives of women undergoing treatment

for breast cancer. For $50, you can sponsor a class and

help a woman with breast cancer fill her gas tank so she

can make her medical appointments. For $150, enjoy

prime vendor space at the Colorado Horse Park and help

a woman with breast cancer struggling to put food on the

table buy groceries. For $200, sponsor an arena and help

a woman with breast cancer keep the lights and the heat

on for another month. We are also accepting donations

of items for our silent auction. Visit us at

www.csdressage.org for a sponsor packet. This show is

also a FEI Young Horse, Developing Horse, Pony and

NAJYRC Qualifier.

THE RENEE ISLER DRESSAGE SUPPORT FUND

USDF Region 5 News

USDF Community News

APRIL 2011 PAGE 4

Equine Piroplasmosis Update

January 3, 2011

Since testing for equine piroplasmosis was first imple-mented in November of 2009 Veterinary Diagnostic

Services, New Mexico’s state veterinary diagnostic labor-atory, has tested close to 10,000 samples. There

have been a total of twenty-five horses found positive on competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbant

assay (C-ELISA) for the disease, each being confirmed with samples sent by regulatory veterinarians to

the National Veterinary Science Laboratory in Ames, IA. All positive horses have been racing Quarter

Horses except for one racing Thoroughbred, one QH from the King Ranch outbreak in Texas, and a QH

roping horse. One positive horse had a newborn foal at side that was initially C-ELISA positive. Knowing

that this was likely due to antibodies against the disease the foal received in her positive dam’s colostrum,

this foal was monitored with repeated C-ELISA testing over several months, and as its levels of maternal

antibodies fell, its C-ELISA response fell to negative lev-els.

There are two protozoal organisms that cause equine piroplasmosis: Babesia (Theileria) equi and

Babesia caballi. All of the positive horses found in New Mexico were positive for B. equi with the

exception of the roping horse which was positive for B. caballi. All of the positive horses found in New

Mexico were surrendered to regulatory officials for eutha-nasia and necropsy with the exception of the

roping horse, which was enrolled in an experimental treatment program overseen by Dr. Don Knowles,

USDA veterinarian and director of the Agricultural Re-search Service laboratory in Pullman, WA.

A concerted effort has been made to educate the racing industry about the risk factors associated with

the spread of this disease. In the natural setting this dis-ease is spread by ticks. In our positive horses we

are convinced that the spread was man-caused, through the re-use of hypodermic needles horse-to-horse,

administration of blood-contaminated drugs, administra-tion of serum or blood products harvested

from infected horses, or other mechanisms that would transfer infected red blood cells from an infected

horse to another horse.

Based on the detection of positive race horses through testing required by New Mexico and following

New Mexico’s lead, several other states are now requir-ing piroplasmosis testing for entry onto sanctioned

racetracks and/or for entry from another state. If you plan to travel to another state with your horse you or

your veterinarian should contact the State Veterinarian’s Office for the state of destination to obtain their

most current import requirements for horses.

Currently New Mexico has relaxed its testing require-ments for horses entering New Mexico from Texas,

now requiring piroplasmosis testing only for horses origi-nating from the six high-risk counties associated

with the King Ranch outbreak in south Texas (Kleberg, Jim Wells, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Nueces and

Kennedy counties), and for all horses within the State or entering from any other state for the purpose of

racing or training on any sanctioned racetrack in the State.

The Vet’s Office Reprinted from Jan 2011 Update from the NM Livestock Board

Around the Barn

Barn Quest By Dianne Fay

Possibility #1…you and your equine ―family‖ have relo-

cated or are planning to do so. Not having a proper facil-

ity on your own property, you have begun searching the

area for just the right place.

Possibility #2…you are not totally satisfied with your

present boarding arrangements.. Either of the above presents a multitude of considera-

tions. If you are fortunate enough to have friends living

in your new location, you could, conceivably, have got-

ten some advance advice about where to board your

horse(s). All too often, we do not have such a luxury.

We arrive and find that we need to do our own search-

ing. Meanwhile, your horses are still ―back there‖,

awaiting your decision. Here, we recommend patience,

do not be in a hurry! As it happens, both of the aforementioned scenarios will

require that you approach your search in the same man-

ner. For this article, we assume that you will be looking

for a Dressage barn. You may want a barn that has a

resident Instructor. When visiting the various barns, ask

whether Instruction is available. (continued on page 7)

Flying Changes PAGE 5

to a more positive frame of mind. She gave us tips for

each ―type‖, such as the ―Overanalyzer‖ or the

―Distractor‖. We did some breathing exercises and she

pointed out something I never really thought about be-

fore. We are always so attuned to our horses breathing

and we are so glad when they blow out in relaxation.

Well, guess what? The horse is just as aware of our

breathing! The next day, when I rode, I tried this and

when I took some deep breaths and exhaled into relaxa-

tion and horse turned his ear to listen and visibly relaxed,

too! Moral of the story is that we get so focused on the

horse that we forget that the horse is much more aware

of us than we tend to think.

We know that good stress occurs when performing, but

sometimes we are stressed with worry or fear. Seana

talked about how you can talk to yourself to ―negotiate‖

about this type of stress. Negative thinking can be coun-

teracted by ―intentional thinking‖ and how you phrase

your inner thoughts. She talked about having a conver-

sation with the worry or fear to understand better if it is

real or imagined. In this process you can decide what

you want to intentionally do about it – ride through it?

Do something different that day like longing your horse

instead? Either way, you are making a positive decision

about what to do about it.

Visualization, as we may know, can be a powerful form

of learning. Seana gave some really good tips on how to

visualize effectively. There are different methods of

visualization:

Visualize by ―watching‖ an excellent rider and what

they do (as you are the audience)

Visualize the excellent rider as if you are watching

from the horses back

Visualize plus feel the ride, pretending to be that

excellent rider as if you are actually doing it.

Visualization takes practice and can help you plan

your strategy for a performance

Apply an intentional process to each movement that

you visualize: 1)the preparation of a movement, 2)

the execution of it, and 3) the recovery of balance

(what you do after the movement and prepare for

the next one)

This is probably the most important thing I learned about

visualization and preparing for a performance:

It is best to visualize when your body is feeling some

kind of positive stress, such as exercise, because when

you are doing it for real, you are also under stress. Your

body remembers the actual (continued on page 6)

By Susan Dezavelle Seana Adamson Sports Psychology Seminar and Clinic

Presented by: NMDA with support from the Dressage

Foundation

On the weekend of February 27th and 28th, NMDA spon-

sored a Seminar and Clinic on Sports Psychology. The

seminar was from 9 -4 on Saturday at the NMSU Albu-

querque center and the Clinic was held the following day

at Cherry Tree Farm. The weekend was fun and in-

formative, although we had our challenges with the

weather, overall it was a worthwhile weekend.

I first want to thank the Dressage Foundation for their

generous grant. Prior to the event, NMDA applied for

this grant to support our development of educational

programs. We were able to meet the requirements for

the Violet M. Hopkins grant available to GMOs to pro-

vide instructional programs for their members and the

dressage community. The grant supports the GMOs

program and does not cover all expenses, but it did allow

us to charge a much lower fee to our members for the

event. There are other grants available for individuals

such as the Caroll Lavell Gifted Program for Adult Ama-

teurs. Check out the Dressage Foundation website for

more information:

http://www.dressagefoundation.org/Help_For_Adult_A

matuers.htm

The Seminar

The first day was in the classroom. Seana started out

with some basics about Peak Performance and The Zone.

Of courses most athletes are dealing mostly with their

own body and she talked about that, but she also brought

in the perspective of our horses. She talked about the

―good‖ stress of Peak Performance and suggested how to

get there with our horses. She encouraged us to think

about a cycle of the daily work out, to push the perfor-

mance to a slightly uncomfortable state, then backing off

to allow recovery before again pushing again to get to

the ―Zone‖ where you get the ―Peak Performance‖. She

suggested that this cycle can be also be used over a few

days of work out, where one day may be intensive hard

work, then the next may be only walking (―recovery‖).

This sounds very much like common sense, but it was a

good reminder to be more methodical about consciously

think about a training plan with your horse.

Another topic was about what goes wrong in our perfor-

mances, such as losing concentration or losing it emo-

tionally. She suggested that we all think about how we

do this, things like negative thinking and how to shift it

An Inside Story—Seana Adamson Clinic

APRIL 2011 PAGE 6

impressive, showing us how vital a correct seat really is.

For other riders Seana identified other priorities, often

taking their concerns as a starting point. That sometimes

translated to trying to improve the horse’s gaits, refining

certain dressage exercises, or effective ways to keep

horse and rider focused while riding through gale force

winds. Overall, her positive and encouraging attitude and

her nuanced way of communicating stood out. She

found constructive words for every horse and rider pair

and made our efforts feel worthwhile.

The overall experience for me was positive and fun. I was

struck by how Seana got us to share our ideas and experiences,

so there was some connection between the attendees. She

also made it very comfortable for us to express their

feelings and ask questions. We received many positive

comments from our members about the event and we

hope to do more things like this in the future.

A little bit about Seana

Seana Adamson has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, and

specializes in working with equestrian athletes. She is a United

States Dressage Federation Gold Medalist, and has 30 years of

experience teaching riding, and training horses. She teaches

Sport Psychology seminars to equestrian groups nation-

wide, and is a dressage instructor at Franktown Meadows

Equestrian Center in Carson City, Nevada. Seana has competed

in the hunter-jumper world, as well as three-day eventing.

Seana and her students have won numerous regional and na-

tional awards. She has produced several Grand Prix dressage

and has coached students from Training level to Grand Prix.

physical state in which something was done, so if you

are breathing hard when you visualize your test, it will

help you more when you actually perform it later.

The last section of the Seminar dealt with the communi-

cation with the horse. We all got to share stories about

how our horses and how they understand us in ways

we’re not always consciously aware of. It was again a

good reminder about the value of being more aware of

how we impact them and how we can use that to our

advantage to influence their behavior and mood.

The Clinic

The Clinic the next day was held at Cherry Tree Farm.

The weather did not cooperate well, with the wind whip-

ping around like crazy. The number of spectators was

understandably a bit low and we huddled in the shelter to

watch. Luckily there was a PA system which helped us

hear some of Seana’s comments and instruction. There

were 6 rides and kudos to the brave souls who rode

through the wind and dust. The riders seemed to benefit

from the follow up and connection from the ideas and

concepts from the day before.

For many riders, Seana emphazised a relaxed open seat

in order to allow aids to flow through the horse’s body

with more precision and efficiency. In one instance, she

demonstrated how to open your pelvis and allow aids to

flow through better. The difference with respect to

movement and attitude of the horse was immediate and

An Inside Story—Seana Adamson Clinic (Continued from page 5)

USDF Community News (continued from page 3)

The current plan is to visit Ingrid Klimke, Jean Be-

melmans, Matthias Rath, Hubertus Schmidt and former

American team coach, Klaus Balkenhol—depending on

each trainer’s availability. While traveling, the young

riders will record their observations in daily journals

and chronicle the events with photos and video to share

with their home dressage organizations. The 2011 appli-

cations are due April 8, 2011. Candidates are encour-

aged to apply early and follow directions carefully.

Departure will be immediately after the final selection

trial for the Championships, and riders will return nearly

three weeks before the Championships. Tentatively these

dates have been set for June 28-July 8, 2011. The pro-

gram is open to USDF Young Riders, riding at Fourth

Level or above, who are 16-21 years of age. Also, 22-year

-old graduates of the 2010 Advanced Young Rider Pro-

gram may apply. Participation in the NAJYRC is not re-

quired.

tribution to our dressage communi-

ty, please send me their name and a

brief nomination letter. We will

award one or more recipients this

year and we would love input from

folks throughout the region. Please

email me nominations at

slush@drgw.net. Our previous win-

ners are Barbara Stine and Dr. Ru-

dolf Vlatten.

Till next month!

Heather

Heather Petersen, Region 5 Director

Lifetime Achievement Award. This

award was started in 2009 by our

then Regional Director Theresa

Hunt and recognizes folks who have

made significant contributions to

dressage in our region. If you have

someone you feel has made a con-

USDF Region 5 News (continued from page 3)

Flying Changes PAGE 7

Check the stalls for cleanliness and sufficient bed-

ding.

Is the facility neat and tidy with an air of compe-

tence and organization?

Check for evidence of wood chewing (if stalls are

wood)… is it prevalent throughout the facility or just on

one or two stalls? If it is extant throughout the facility, it

could be an indication of not enough feed and/or other

issues.

Do ALL of the horses appear to be content and in

good flesh, not just the owners’.

Is there a clean and secure Tack storage area?

Is there an area for Trailer storage?

If you do not have a trailer, is there a means of get-

ting your horse to a Veterinarian, if necessary?

Is transportation, to shows, available?

What is the general ―atmosphere‖? Don’t confuse

friendliness with capability.

Check the condition of ALL the horses.

Ask about a Farrier if you have not already found

one. And, a good stable should allow ―your‖ Farrier to

shoe on the premises.

Are trails available? (If that is important to you)

What are the arrangements for arena use?

Does the stable have an arrangement with a Veteri-

narian for regular Immunization, parasite control and

―on call‖ services?

Is there an atmosphere of ―The four C’s?

…..competence, cleanliness, courtesy and caring?

Is there a wash stall

or area for this purpose?

Is there a separate

Longeing area?

Is there a round pen

(if that is important to

you)?

Is there a turnout

and/or grazing area?

How is it scheduled?

The facility you choose does not have to be a ―show

place.‖ Often, a smaller facility will meet your require-

ments. In many cases, all the bells and whistles are not

necessary. In some cases, the owners have employees who do the

actual barn work. (Continued on page 8)

If so, do not be bashful, ask to see the Instructor’s cre-

dentials and ask about his/her experience. Call members

of the local association and inquire about Instructors. There are some barns that will board horses of various

disciplines but have made arrangements to have Instruc-

tors, for those disciplines, teach at the facility. Again,

you will need to verify any stated experience or Certifi-

cation of the Instructor(s). It so happens that New Mexi-

co is one of the states that does not have legally mandat-

ed State regulations that help control the quality of

boarding facilities or Instructors. Here, anyone can hang

a shingle to train, instruct and/or board. Be diligent when

researching instructors. The foregoing also applies to the

Boarding arrangements. Again, do your homework and

find out if those caring for the horses are qualified. Here, we suggest that you make up a detailed shopping

list. It is all too easy to get caught up in ―a moment‖ and

forget some very important items. You have gotten some

good information from your initial sleuthing but, the

following may help…….and, add any of your own needs

and concerns. This is merely to help you along the way.

The more you learn the longer will be your list. So, your

search begins.

Of course, you would call ahead to make an ap-

pointment. However, after the first visit, drop in at unan-

nounced times. You might be surprised at what you

learn.

Look at the feed and hay storage areas – check the

quality of the hay. Is the storage area clean and tidy?

Ask about feeding times and any special needs such as

supplements, medications, etc. Are the supplements kept

in proper conditions?

Is ―Management‖ amenable to accommodating your

special needs in the above area?

Is there a Boarding contract and does it cover both

you and the facility? Does it cover your special needs?

A good contract is one that is fair to both parties. Be sure

there is a clause that gives AMPLE notification time

should either party wish to terminate the contract. Take

special care in this area of your search. Keep a copy of

said contract with both sets of signatures (and witness).

Around the Barn (continued from pg 4)

Please send all entries to De-

nai Meyer, 97 Calle Vadito

NW, Albuquerque, NM

87120. Questions, call 505-

314-4966. To get the entry

forms and more details about

the show, click here…

http://www.nmdressage.net/ss

howinfo.htm. This schooling

show will offer Western Dres-

sage classes that will follow

the new USEF Rules in the

2011 Rule book.

Read about the new rules for

Western dressage and the

Sandia Vista location on the

NMDA web site.

Up-coming NMDA events

also posted on the NMDA

web site – also check out the

Flying Changes March News-

letter at www.nmdressage.net.

The show season kicks off on

March 12-13 with the USE-

F/USDF DancNext NMDA

Schooling Show at Vista San-

dia, NE Albuquerque

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Judge: Michelle Baca, Show

Managers: Denai Meyer and

Maria Davis.

Closing Date: April 2nd

Show News

APRIL 2011 PAGE 8

Around the Barn continued from pg 4 ―Hurry and get this over, so I can get out of here?

It is a good idea to regularly tape your horse(s) and keep

a log—gradual changes in weight are not noticeable and

at a new facility this will help you and the barn manager

to gauge feeding requirements.

In a perfect world, we would not have to consider all of

the above. However, as frustrating and impossible as it

all seems, there are bright spots. Do your homework and

go armed with the above. If you do, you will have more

than an even chance of finding just the right place. Hap-

py hunting!

If so, it would be to your advantage to get to the stable,

at feeding time, and determine the following:

Proper feeding… is there a method of feeding according

to each horse’s needs or is it simply‖ feed everyone the

same thing?‖

TIMELY feeding…too often, there is not a strict

time schedule for feeding. This can have an impact

on someone with an early lesson or training session.

Also, irregular feeding times do not make for con-

tented, happy horses.

Proper stall cleaning and sufficient bedding.

General handling of the horses

Is there an atmosphere of ―caring‖ or is it more like,

Around the World Wide Web Horse Digest is available on the web at www.horsedigests.com—features many on-line articles from many clini-cians as well as information on clinics, horse fairs, real estate, shows, etc. Show and clinic information is on those available in the Midwest.

For all the latest news and information on everything from school-

ing shows to clinics, classifieds to community go to the website --

www.nmdressage.net

Flying Changes PAGE 9

Mise à jour—NMDA Awards Banquet The 2010 NMDA Year-End Awards Ceremony and Awards Banquet was held on January 22, 2011 at the Tanoan Country Club, Al-

buquerque. The Master of Ceremonies was the out-going President, Susan Dezavelle and was ably assisted by Randi Phillips. Many

members came to recognize the many achievements attained by the membership. I am providing a recap of the Awardees and a thank

you to the sponsors that contributed the awards. And I finally got some of the pictures from the event!

2010 NMDA Year End Award Winners:

Schooling Show Awards Intro AA Champion Brenda Edeskuty Charlotte 70.166 Reserve Denai Meyer Caballo de mi Corizon 68.667 Training AA Champion Barbara Becker Wybren 70.859 Reserve Danny Sal Da Na Windancer M-Iraz 70.476 Training Jr Champion Erin Adair Soona 68.066 Training Open Champion Susan Reed Rain Forseyn 66.800 Reserve Katrin Silva Rowdy 63.878 1st Level AA Champion Susanne Baackmann Ghiradelli (Filou) 67.233

Reserve Danny Sal Da Na Bey Sequines 64.222

1st Level Open Champion Susan Reed Rain Forseyn 67.156 2nd Second AA Champion Kim Fredenburgh D'Arcie 61.490 Reserve Alice Van Buren Chrom 60.999 2nd Level Open Champion Marybeth Perez Soto Paloma 62.575

Combined Awards Intro AA Champion Brenda Edeskuty Charlotte 70.167 Training AA Champion Karen Bovee Hi Handsome CCR 69.591 Reserve Susan Dezavelle Galahad 67.129 Training Open Champion Katrin Silva Madizen 71.467 Reserve Leslie Carpenter Tobia 66.644 1st Level AA Champion Lisa Darling Grandios 62.982 Reserve David Ramsey Kadeeds Fortune 62.012 1st Level Open Champion Leslie Apfel Bergren 70.439 Reserve Leslie Carpenter Heide 68.100 2nd Level AA Champion Gwendolyn Suttes Donnerwalke 65.794 Reserve Tuesday Goers Vini Vidi Vici 63.078 2nd Level Open Champion Leslie Apfel Zilker 67.281 3rd Level AA Champion Maureen Baca Cagney 57.839 3rd Level Open Champion Leslie Apfel Zilker 73.148 FEI AA Champion Amy Glenn Luther 61.579 FEI Open Champion Jose Luis Perez Soto Vini Vidi Vici 63.597 Reserve Marybeth Perez Soto Konik 61.228

2010 First Annual NMDA Volunteer Award Winners Best Gate Best Scorer (tie) “Best Show” Team Award John Collins DJ Collins Luna Rosa May Show Winnie Fitch Rena Haynes Susan Dezavelle, Manager Randi Phillips, Co-manager Best Scribe Best Overall (Who did the “Most) Susan Olsen, Scribe Maria Davis Barbara Burkhardt Tom Oler, Gate Kathy Simonson, Scorer Bonnie Schwartz, Scorer Carol Clegg, Gate Maggie Auld, Gate Ann Lawrence, Gate and Reader

APRIL 2011 PAGE 10

Clinic Corner

Carol Lavell Dressage Clinic

Information and Registration Form

April 15th

, Dinner and Discussion at the Tanoan Country Club

10801 Academy Rd Albuquerque NM 87111

Social hour 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Acoma/Zia room followed by plated dinner. Ms. Lavell will show film of Olympic ride on Gifted and address your questions about the affairs of dressage.

Dinner: $30 All dinner reservations due by April 5, 2011 Menu selections below.

April 16 and 17th

, Dressage Clinic at Cherry Tree Farm

Cherry Tree Farm, 2315 Cherry Tree Lane SW, Albuquerque 87105

Rides begin at 8:00 am. Lunch available on the grounds by Bill’s Bar-B-Que

Stabling Call John Collins 505 452-0267 Please, No dogs.

Mundo Bravo Video, Santa Fe; $50 - pay to videographer on day of ride

Rides: $200 (includes one dinner ticket and one lunch voucher) – call or e-mail for ride spot interview

$150 second ride

Auditors: $45

[ ] Dinner @ $30 After March 15, 2011

[ ] Clinic ride @ $200 (includes 1 dinner ticket and 1 lunch voucher)

[ ] 2d ride @ $150

[ ] Auditor @ $45 After March 15, 2011

Dinner Selections: Marinated and Grilled Flank Steak________ Rosemary- Lemon Roast Chicken Breast ______ Fire-roasted Vegetable Ravioli_________

I have enclosed a check for $_______________________________________

(Payable to Kathleen Martin (Reference: Kari Bovee 505 220-4120)

Name ___________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

E-mail __________________________ Phone _________________________

Return to: Kathleen Martin 8410 Yeager Dr NE Albuquerque NM 87109

Read more about clinic at www.carollavelldressagenm.com

APRIL 2011 Flying Changes

Classifieds

Room for one horse in Five Star retirement situation. Exceptional care in beautiful private facility. 12' x 12' stall with mats, automatic heated waterer and large attached paddock. Daily access to 20 acre pasture with another retired old mare and my two horses. Good grazing 3-5 months of the year, and lots of nibbles the rest of the year. 4-5 small feed-ings plus large meal at night. Will feed your supplements. I live in an apartment in the barn and I am on the premises most of the time. Shoer is Andrew Varella, Dr. Callahan is only 10 minutes away, yearly visits from a certified. $425/month. 505.470.8404 or siviagold@yahoo.com.

Stubben Tristan Dressage Saddle -- older saddle in excellent condi-tion. New billets, 17" seat, 30.5 cm (medium-wide tree). Will in-clude stirrups, 48" girth, and synthetic fleece pad. Tristan's are Stubben's "first and most beloved" model of dressage saddle. New they are $2500. Start in a quality saddle that will last a lifetime ra-ther than the cheap starter saddles. Spring steel tree. In Albuquer-que South Valley near Cherry Tree and Tonaya farms. Call 505-991-3489 for additional photos or more information.

Horse Lovers Dream Farm For Sale!

36’ x 40’ Barn with Power & Water – 5 Stalls & Tack Room

Pipe Fencing – Irrigated Pasture & Orchard

2411 sq ft Home – 3 Bedrooms – 2 Full Baths – Brazilian Cherry floors and Tile – Granite Kitchen Coun-

ters – Pella Triple Pane Windows – Large Covered Patio & Hot Tub

$645,000 – MLS# 698055

APRIL 2011 PAGE 12

Classifieds

HORSE BOARDING

Two stalls for rent in a small private horse facility on the south end of Corrales. Box stalls with

mats, pipe runs, auto-heated waters, lighted tractor groomed pipe arena and all-weather lighted

round pen. Easy access to Bosque and ditch trails. Monthly rent ranges from $250.00(self-service) to

$475.00(full service) per horse. We care for your horse just the way we care for ours with lots of

TLC. Call 505-898-7298; 505-977-7064; 505-280-4680.

got suppleness???

Suppleness is what separates the average Dressage horse from the fabulous one. Ravel is the perfect example of this! This simple

method assists your horse in reaching his MSP -- Maximum Suppleness Potential.

In order to be supple, muscles must be free of all tension. All horses accumulate tension in their muscles to one extent or another,

mostly to a very large extent. Learn this simple technique to release tension from your horse’s muscles. Cost is extremely reasona-

ble. Call Sivia Gold-470-8404; siviagold@yahoo.com

ClothesHorse—Clean and repair all manner of horse clothing—horse blankets, pads,

etc. Also available: custom pads and quarter sheets. Serving the Greater Albuquerque

area—other areas pls call. Contact (505) 459-3298 or email: sehoirchic@gmail.com

Lynn Clifford, LPCC pending, EAGALA S.A.G.E. Consulting • Self-Awareness, Growth & Education www.lynnclifford.com or call (505) 231.5353 for more information regarding The Ride of Your Life: Insight Coaching for Equestrians Holistic Horsemanship/Classical Dressage Experiential, Expressive Arts & Horse Assisted Personal Growth "Out beyond ideas of right doing and wrong doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi

"FOLLOW YOUR RAINBOW"

FOR SALE - Complete and fully operable 40-acre farm and beautiful home in the Galisteo Basin

This spacious home with its stunning acreage would be perfect for many uses, including an organic farm, bed & breakfast, retreat cen-

ter, private or community equestrian facility—the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. This prime property features: SW

views, only 20 miles from Santa Fe* 5700 sq. ft. 2 story custom adobe home with 3 bedrooms (including master suite with walk-in

closet), 2 full bathrooms & 2 half-bathrooms, country kitchen, fireplaces, sunroom/family room/dining-living room, fenced back yard,

generous outdoor patio and portals, and attached garage*8-stall stable with individual mini-turnouts and rooms for feed and tack stor-

age*Indoor, full-size arena with attached hay/trailer storage*13 turnouts with shelters*3 outdoor arenas*Generous well permitted by

the State Engineers of New Mexico for domestic and irrigation use*145 County Road 55A,Cerrillos, NM 87010, 505.474.6113

NMDA Mission Statement:

The New Mexico Dressage Association (NMDA) is a nonprofit organization

incorporated under the laws of New Mexico. NMDA is also a Group Member

Organization of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). The organiza-

tion’s purpose is to promote the understanding of dressage and to develop skill

and excellence in its use, as well as encourage, promote and conduct exhibi-

tions, shows, clinics and other events by which interested people may develop

their potential as riders and train their horses to the extent of their capabilities.

Privileges of membership include but are not limited to participation in the or-

ganization’s activities and receiving the Handbook/Test Book, and monthly

newsletter. Members also become Group Members (GM) of USDF, with all its

benefits.

President - John Collins

NMDA Board Members

I hope everyone is enjoying the return of spring—the sun-ny, warm days, the annual mi-

gration of sand cranes and tumbleweeds, and the billowy

clouds of horse hair.

We are also enjoying the re-turn of the show season and congratulations to those who

successfully negotiated the challenges of the first shows

of the season

And as always, if you have ideas or topics you would

like to see in the newsletter please drop me a line at nmdaeditor@gmail.com

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Secretary - Rusty Cook

Treasurer - Rena Haynes

Publicity Chair - Randi Phillips

Junior/Young Riders Chair - Sean Cunningham

Recognized Shows Chair - Donald Simpson

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